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Blackburn Statement On Iranian Protests
Jun 19, 2009
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WASHINGTON—Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today added her voice to the international consensus against repression in Iran. Commenting on media censorship and repression of peaceful demonstrations, Blackburn said:
“In any democracy, however constructed, it is the citizen who is the ultimate gu...
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Blackburn Votes No On International Bailout
Jun 16, 2009
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Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today voted against the FY09 Defense Supplemental after the Conference Committee failed to adopt provisions to protect American soldiers serving abroad that passed the House last week. Those provisions included an instruction to adopt a Senate Amendment , blocki...
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President Agrees With Blackburn on Witholding Detainee Images
May 13, 2009
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Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today commended President Obama on his decision not to release images of alleged abuse of detainees under U.S. custody in Iraq and Afghanistan. The ACLU requested the images under the Freedom of Information Act.
Citing potential harm to national security, the ...
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Blackburn Reiterates Call for Census Hearings
Feb 12, 2009
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Following the announcement of Senate hearings into 2010 Census process and Senator Gregg’s withdrawal as nominee for Commerce Secretary, Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) issued the following statement:
“The Senate clearly takes this issue seriously, why can’t the House? In just the matter of ...
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Blackburn Urges Waxman to Hold Census Hearings
Feb 11, 2009
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Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) led her Republican colleagues on the Energy and Commerce Committee in asking Chairman Waxman to hold hearings on White House attempts to impose political influence into the census process.
In her letter, Blackburn expresses her “alarm” at a Congres...
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Blackburn Sworn In For 4th Term
Jan 6, 2009
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Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) was sworn in today for her 4th term representing Tennessee’s 7th District, which runs from suburban Memphis, through Nashville, to Clarksville Tennessee. Following her swearing-in Congressman Blackburn made the following statement:
“I am so honored to represen...
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Blackburn Joins President Bush at Ft. Campbell
Nov 25, 2008
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Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7), whose congressional district is home to Ft. Campbell and the 101st Airborne, joined President Bush on post today to welcome home the 2nd Brigade Combat Team (BCT). The 2nd BCT returns from duty in Iraq early, before the scheduled end of their 15 month tour. With ...
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Blackburn Praises General for Job Well Done
Sep 16, 2008
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Rep. Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today congratulated General David Petraeus, Commanding General of Multinational Force Iraq, for a job well done. Petraeus handed over command of Coalition forces in Iraq to General Ray Odierno as he prepares to become the Commander of U.S. Central Command. In that role, ...
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Congratulating Tennessee Heroes On July 4th
Jun 27, 2008
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This weekend, as we gather with family and friends over back yard grills and at community parades, we are indeed blessed to celebrate the one thing all Americans hold dear, our independence. As we watch fireworks and eat barbeque, our thoughts wander to those early patriots who risked everything to ...
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Blackburn: Congress Finally Lives Up To Its Responsibility to Keep America Safe
Jun 20, 2008
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Rep. Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) voted today to update laws that govern how the federal government can monitor terrorist activity around the world. The bill strengthens the ability of the intelligence community to eavesdrop on foreign targets and exploit actionable intelligence tips at a moment’s notice...
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